An edition of A spiritual compendium
(1873)
A spiritual compendium
by Gaspar de la Figuera and Porter, George, 1825-1899
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A spiritual compendium: in which the principal difficulties in the way of perfection are explained
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Table of Contents
CONTENTS.
Preface v
FIRST TREATISE.
Respecting the things necessary to be known before beginning the way of Prayer.
On the parts into which the work is divided i
Chapter I. — Of prayer in general 2
Chapter II. — On prayer by acts of virtue ; how it must be practised 5
Chapter III. — Of the affections which may be enkindled in prayer 10
Chapter IV. — Of tender devotions, which are a great help to the spirit 26
Chapter V. — Weapons against temptations 32
Chapter VI. — Some counsels which may save us from falling in the path of perfection 43
Chapter VII. — Remedies against faults 50
Chapter VIII. — Certain truths on which the spiritual edifice must be built 55
SECOND TREATISE.
Meditations for the Purgative, Illuminative, and the Unitive ways Observations 63
Chapter I. — The Purgative Way.
First week.
Meditation I. — On the first principle and foundation of the Christian life 68
Meditation II. — On sins 73
Meditation III. — On the knowledge of self 78
Meditation IV. — On death 84
Meditation V. — On the final Judgment 89
Meditation VI. — On the pains of Hell 93
Meditation VII. — On the glory which the Blessed have in Heaven 97
Chapter II. — The Illuminative Way.
Second week.
Meditation I. — On the two opposing standards 104
Meditation II. — On the Annunciation of our Lady and the Incarnation of the Son of God 110
Meditation III. — On the Visitation of our Lady 115
Meditation IV. — On the Birth of Christ our Lord 120
Meditation V. — On the Adoration of the Magi 126
Meditation VI. — On the Purification of our Lady 132
Meditation VII. — On the Flight into Egypt 136
The Illuminative Way.
Third week. — On the Passion. I
Meditation VIII. — On the Washing of the Feet 144
Meditation IX. — On the Prayer in the Garden 151
Meditation X. — Of the Apprehension 155
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